We would like to stay in Tuscany in August. We are a couple In the late fifties from Norway and we are spending tree weeks travelling in Toscana. A nice place with good Italian food and wine. Aase and Helge.

Agriturismo La Montecchia - Selvazzano Dentro, Padova

La Montecchiais a peaceful oasis whithin the bustling region of Venetia. It is a medieval hamlet which grows lively at the time of harvest.

The strategical position makes it an ideal starting point to discover the area while the love and care which have gone into the restoration of the houses make them a wonderful place to stay, even more so if you are travelling with children.

Accommodations and Services in Agriturismo La Montecchia

Casa del PreteSleeps 4 - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

A couple of steps and a wrought iron gate lead into the garden which surrounds the charming two-storied building. As the name indicates, the castle priest once lived here. The hall, a spacious, comfortable sitting room, the kitchen, the dining room and a bathroom are on the ground floor, with light pouring in through the windows from both sides of the house. A stairway leads up to two bedrooms on the first floor, one with a bathroom en-suite. The garden is planted with olive trees and blossoming oleander bushes. A large table stands in the shade of a lime tree, whereas comfortable reclining chairs furnish another corner of the garden.

Casa di NandoSleeps 4 - 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Named after the farmer who last lived here, the Casa di Nando is a two-storied house with a small private garden, attached to the historical tasting rooms of the estate. The garden is bordered by a hedge and the large table makes an inviting spot for outdoor meals.A wooden staircase leads to the first floor, straight into the living room.The house was fully restored in 2001 and the light, airy, whitewashed rooms furnished with charming rural antiques belonging to the family provide a sunny, friendly as well as very comfortable accomodation. The kitchen has 3 windows looking out onto the gardens of the estate, and a traditional marble topped dining table.

Casa di MariaSleeps 4 - 1 bathroom

The two-storied Casa di Maria is attached to the administrative offices of the estate. The garden belonging to the house - a lawn with fruit trees, surrounded by a hedge and furnished with a large table and reclining chairs - is reached across the gravel courtyard.The house consists of a hall, kitchen, sitting room and bathroom on the ground floor and two twin bedrooms on the first floorDue to a slightly - but only slightly - impared grade of privacy, potential clients should keep in mind that this house was designed for travellers who plan to be out sight-seeing most of the day, but wish to return to a comfortable abode in the evenings.

Ground floor: living and dining room with open fireplace, kitchen, double bedroom, en–suite bathInclusive: dishwasher, washing machine, CD-stereoUpon request: household help, baby cot and highchair.Casa del Camino is a charming ground floor apartment flooded with light. It lies next to the offices of the estate. While one might see the odd visitor during the day (cars are limited), in the evenings (in fact as from 7 pm), there will be no one around and guests will be able to sip a glass of wine on the bench in front of their living rom.

Be a guest at the Castello della Montecchia.Entrance to the castle is through the main gate.

You have a bedroom and a living room with open fireplace to your own.Breakfast is served in your private living room or in the elegant breakfast room of the adjoining Golf Club.Breakfast includes: Tea and/or coffee, milk, croissants, bread, butter, jam, cheese, Parma ham, yoghurt, freshly pressed orange juice.

Here you will find the perfect setting to relax and read up what you will be visiting the following day in the shade of a linden tree with an excellent glass of wine, while other members of the party might be having an invigorating game of tennis or a dip in the pool before you gather for a meal around the large table in the garden.

The houses have been fitted with all modern amenities that have become necessities, even within ancient walls. The three farmhouses all have their own private garden with tables and chairs for meals outside.
Golf: the golf course La Montecchia is at a 3 minute walk from the castle.

Tennis: the tennis court is at a 7 minute walk from the castle.

The Pool: The estate of Montecchia borders on the Golf Club Montecchia, literally 2-3 minutes from each of the houses. Use of the swimming pool belonging to the Golf Club is possible, free of charge, from Tuesday to Friday from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm.

Where we are

The Veneto region has much to offer the visitor. Its ancient cities are rich in history and their magnificent architecture is renowned all over the world. Noble palaces, quiet cloisters and tranquil squares are alternated by bustling streets with elegant shops selling fine goods and colourful markets offering the local delicacies.

The city of Padua, an old University town only 15 km from La Montecchia, is one of the liveliest in northern Italy, rich in art and architecture, with two particularly outstanding sights. The first is the Scrovegni chapel which is renowned for Giotto’s frescoes. The second is the Basilica di Sant’Antonio. Elegant shops and cafés of the turn-of-the-century are nestled into medieval and Renaissance buildings of exquisite beauty.Vicenza, which can be reached whitin 30 minutes by car from Montecchia, is known as the city of Palladio, celebrated all over the world for its architecture.

Verona, less than an hours drive from Montecchia, is one of northern Italy’s most alluring cities, set whithin the curves of the river Adige. Stylish shops and cafés sit amid the impressive remains of Roman monuments and palaces built of rosso di Verona, the local pink-tinged limestone. Be sure not to miss the Giardino Giusti, one of Italy’s finest Renaissance Gardens. And then of course there is Venice......at only 39 km from Montecchia.But you will be surprised by the amount of beautiful small towns you will be able to discover in the Veneto. Lively and busy towns, all of them with an important past and surprising works of art, next to excellent restaurants and very little tourism. Just to name a few: the medieval town of Treviso, built around ancient canals, the pretty town of Asolo in the foothills of the alps, the almost perfect medieval fortified town of Maròstica, Bassano del Grappa on the river Brenta famous for ist majolica wares, the picturesque Vittorio Veneto where Franco Zefirelli shot scenes for his film Romeo and Juliet.